Iran's Official Reaction to Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or Win at Cannes

No Official Reaction to Panahi's Cannes Win

• 🚫 There has been no official reaction from Iran's Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance or other cultural officials regarding Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or win.
• 📰 However, conservative and hardline Iranian media have begun criticizing the Cannes Film Festival, labeling Panahi's award as a political act.

Accusations of Staging and Anti-Iran Project

• 🎭 Media affiliated with the Iranian regime claim the entire event was staged for Jafar Panahi.
• 🗣️ These outlets suggest that Panahi is deeply involved in a western-backed, anti-Iran project aimed at portraying a negative image of the country.
• 🇫🇷 The French foreign minister even issued a statement on X regarding this perceived political win.

Challenges of Filmmaking in Iran

• 📝 To make a movie in Iran, filmmakers must submit scripts to the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance for review, often resulting in destructive revisions.
• 🎬 Even after obtaining a permit, a script supervisor is assigned to oversee all scenes, dictating what directors can and cannot do.
• 🤫 Due to these stringent and annoying processes, dissident director Jafar Panahi has stated he prefers to film in secret rather than submit scripts to the ministry.